Obituaries

Kenzley RaeLynn Bryant

Kenzley RaeLynn Bryant

Oct 9, 2016

Kenzley RaeLynn Bryant, infant daughter of Hayley Bryant passed away at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky on October 9, 2016. She was born on October 9, 2016 in Lexington, Kentucky. 

She is preceded in death by two great grandparents: Alma Wilson and Dean Phillips.

Along with her mother, Hayley Bryant, Kenzley is survived by her grandparents, Rodney and Diane Wilson...

Mary Ellen Renfro

Mary Ellen Renfro

Oct 5, 2016

Mary Ellen Renfro, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at the Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.

Born in Sycamore, Ohio, on May 2, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Casey and Eulalia (Hartzog)  Sorg.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Floyd Tommy Renfro, two daughters: Rebecca Renfro and Robin...

GEORGE SILAS STRUNK

GEORGE SILAS STRUNK

Oct 3, 2016

George Silas “Bear” Strunk, age 76, of Stearns, Kentucky, passed from this life into eternity on Monday, October 3, 2016, at the Baptist Health Corbin Hospital.

Born September 18, 1940, in McCreary County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Luther and Lora (Bryant) Strunk.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, George Dwayne Strunk,...

EDWARD FLOYD GREGORY

EDWARD FLOYD GREGORY

Oct 3, 2016

Edward Floyd Gregory, age 77, 10 months, and 29 days passed from this life into eternity on Monday, October 3rd,  2016, at his birthplace in Stearns, Kentucky.

Born November 4, 1938, he was the son of the late Floyd and Helen Roberta (Hughett) Gregory.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother: Donald Gregory.

Surviving family include...

Lyonel Oval Beatty

Lyonel Oval Beatty

Sep 29, 2016

Lyonel Oval Beatty, age 70, of Parkers Lake, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016, at the Baptist Health Lexington Center.

He was born in Garrett, Kentucky, on August 2, 1946, the son of the late Don E and Bessie Ann (Howard) Beatty.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers: Blayne Beatty and Herbert Beatty and...

Fayrene Faye Wilson

Fayrene Faye Wilson

Sep 25, 2016

FAYRENE "FAYE" WILSON, 61, of Sidney, passed away at 10:48 PM on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born on October 11, 1954 in Scott County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Manuel and Maxine (Wilson) Crabtree. She married Earl Wilson and he preceded her in death in 2003.

Faye is survived by her companion and...

Deborah Lynn Perry

Deborah Lynn Perry

Sep 19, 2016

Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Perry, passed from this life on Monday, September 19, 2016, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.  She was 56 years, five months and 21 days old.

Born in the Marshes Siding community on March 29, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Patricia (Morrow) Perry.  In addition to her parents, she is...

Thressa Louise Davidson

Thressa Louise Davidson

Sep 17, 2016

Thressa Louise Davidson departed from this life on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at her home in Whitley City, Kentucky. She was born on July 5, 1938 in Whitley City, Kentucky, to the late Willie and Betsy (Bryant) Vanover.

Thressa is preceded in death by her son: Bradley Perry, and sisters: Verna Bragesser, and Vela Child.

Surviving family includes: sons: Ledford...

DAVID ALLEN STRUNK

DAVID ALLEN STRUNK

Sep 16, 2016

David Allen Strunk, age 51, of Whitley City, Kentucky, passed from this life on Friday, September 16, 2016, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

He was born in Somerset, Kentucky, on January 13, 1965, the son of the late David and Lynn Toni (New) Strunk.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his son Dustin...

Morene Wilson

Morene Wilson

Sep 15, 2016

Morene Wilson, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016, at her home in Parkers Lake, Kentucky.  She has attained the age of 90 years, seven months and three days.

Born in the Beulah Heights community on February 12, 1926, she was the daughter of Luther and Maudie (Strunk) Bryant.  She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Luther...

Gurnie Lee Watson

Gurnie Lee Watson

Sep 14, 2016

Gurnie Lee Watson departed from this life on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. He was 30 years, five months and five days old. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky, on April 9, 1986 to the late Gurnie  and Marjorie (Collins) Watson.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Gurnie Watson and Marjorie (Collins) Watson

He is survived by his wife...

DOYLE E. YANCEY

DOYLE E. YANCEY

Aug 13, 2016

Doyle E. Yancey, age 70, of the Day Ridge Road in Whitley City, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016,

He was born on December 5, 1945, at Kayjay, Kentucky in Knox County, to the late Edward and Cana (Vanover) Yancey.  He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Clellon Yancey and Jimmy Ray Helton whom he considered...

LARRY E. SELLERS

LARRY E. SELLERS

Aug 13, 2016

Larry Edward Sellers, Sr., age 57, of Waco, Kentucky, passed from this life on Saturday, August 13, 2016, at the Baptist Hospital in Richmond, Kentucky. 

He was born at Flat Rock in McCreary County, Kentucky, on March 30, 1959, the son of the Rev. Thomas Ralston Sr. and Betty (Perry) Sellers.  He is preceded in death by his father Tom...

Paul Ludwig

Paul Ludwig

Aug 12, 2016

PAUL EMORY LUDWIG, 55, of Stearns, Kentucky, formerly of Sidney, passed away at 1:07 PM Friday, August 12, 2016 at his residence.  He was born on March 4, 1961 in Sidney, Ohio, the son of the late Paul E. and Julia (Schaffer) Ludwig.

Paul is survived by his three children, Mindy, Paula and Paul Ludwig, all of Sidney; four grandchildren;...

Patricia Aileen Crabtree

Patricia Aileen Crabtree

Aug 2, 2016

Patricia “Patty” Aileen Crabtree, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at her home in Whitley City, Kentucky being 65 years, 3 months and 17 days old. She was born April 16, 1951, in Sidney Ohio, daughter of the late Clarence an Edna (Jones) Branscum. 

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Leroy Crabtree.

Surviving family includes...

Dorene Murphy

Dorene Murphy

Jul 30, 2016

Dorene Murphy departed from this life on Friday, July 29, 2016 at the Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee being 75 years, 10 months and 9 days old. She was born at Holly Hill, in Pine Knot, KY on September 20, 1940 to the late Earl Perkins and Helen Crawford Hamlin.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by...

Elzick Ellis Perry

Elzick Ellis Perry

Jul 30, 2016

Elzick Ellis Perry departed from this life on Saturday, July 30, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio, being 69 years, 7 months and 18 days old. He was born in Honey Bee, Kentucky, on December 12, 1946 son of the late Grant and Alice (Vanover) Perry.  

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers: Herbert, Dewell, Doyle,...

Nora D. Patrick

Nora D. Patrick

Jul 30, 2016

Nora D. Patrick, wife of Vestle Patrick known by everyone as “Grannie” passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016, at her home in Parkers Lake, Kentucky.  She was 71 years old.

Born November 21, 1944, at Straight Creek, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Virgil Keith and Ethel (Perry) Keith.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by...

Arnold E. Taylor

Arnold E. Taylor

Jul 26, 2016

Arnold E. Taylor, age 69 years and 26 days, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Arnold was born in Whitley City, Kentucky, on June 30, 1947, the son of the late Everett and Ruth (King) Taylor.  Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Elsie...

Joyce D Smith

Joyce D Smith

Jul 24, 2016

Joyce D. Smith, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016, at her home in Pine Knot, Kentucky.  She was 79 years old.

Born May 10, 1937, at Co-op, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Virgil (Pete) Lewis and Minnie Ethel (Jones) Lewis.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Robert Edd Smith, brothers: Eston Lewis,...